Telecommunications Industry Association | 25,601 followers on LinkedIn. The Trusted Industry Association for the Connected World | The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) - the trusted association for the connected world, represents organizations that enable high-speed communication networks and accelerate next-generation technology innovation. As a member-driven organization, TIA advocates for our industry in the U.S. and internationally, develops critical standards, manages technology programs, and improves business performance, all to advance trusted global connectivity. With a global membership of more than 400-member companies TIA is at the center of a vibrant ecosystem of companies delivering technologies and services that is revolutionizing the way the world communicates.